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Here we share some our favorites recipes with you. 

 

September – Week 4 Menu

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes

Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes For the latkes:1 sweet potato (peeled and grated)1 apple (peeled, cored and grated)1 onion (diced)1 tsp salt1 tbsp cornstarch2 tbsp oat flour1 tbsp olive oil (OPTIONAL)1 tsp turmericpepper ( to taste)For the lemon hummus sauce:3 tbsp...

White Chickpea Chili

White Chickpea Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil (OPTIONAL, or use 1/4 cup vegetable broth)1 yellow onion (diced)3 cloves garlic (minced)1 15 oz can white beans (rinsed and drained)1 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 16 oz jar mild salsa verde4 cups low-sodium...

Pumpkin Cannelloni

Pumpkin Cannelloni For the almond sauce:1 1/4 cups raw almonds (soaked overnight)1 lemon2 Tbs white vinegar1 1/2 cups watersalt (to taste)pepper (to taste)For the cannelloni:1 28 oz pumpkin puree12 cannelloni1/2 cup dried cranberries1 onion (chopped)1/2 cup raw...

Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps

Pecan Apple Chickpea Salad Wraps For the salad:1 15 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 honeycrisp apple (cored and diced)1/3 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)1/3 cup dried cherries2 stalks celery (chopped)2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley (chopped)3-4 green onions...

Sweet Potato Tahini Soup

Sweet Potato Tahini Soup 2 onion (diced)4 carrots (diced)4 sweet potatoes (medium sized, chopped)2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp ground cumin2 tsp ground coriander1 tsp ground turmericpinch crushed red pepper flakes (OPTIONAL)6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth4 tbsp tahini2...

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)5 Tbsp water water1/3 cup pumpkin puree1/4 cup maple syrup2 Tbsp avocado oil (OPTIONAL, or use applesauce if avoiding oil)1/4 tsp sea salt1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1/2 tsp ground cinnamon2 cups unsweetened...

September – Week 3 Menu

Breakfast: Vegan Breakfast Skillet Upside Down Apple Pancake Vegan Pumpkin French Toast   Lunch: Roasted Red Pepper Soup Vegan Pumpkin Bisque Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Bacon   Dinner: Walnut Coffee Portobello Steaks with Roasted Potatoes...

Pink Beetroot Hummus

Pink Beetroot Hummus 2 beetroots1/2 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)2 cloves garlicsalt (to taste)pepper (to taste)1/2 lemon (juice of)1/4 cup olive oil Cook beetroot in a pot of water until fork-soft. When cooked, drain and cool down. Peel the skin off, slice the...

Spicy Kale and Coconut Fried Rice

  Kale and Coconut Fried Rice 4 tbsp avocado oil (divided)4 cloves garlic (minced)2 bunches green onions (chopped)2 bags chopped kale1/2 tsp sea salt1 1/2 cup large flake unsweetened coconut4 cups cooked and chilled brown rice4 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce4 tsp...

Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl 2 14 oz cans cooked wild rice1 sweet potato (large)2 beet (peeled and spiralized)3 cups chopped kale1/2 head red cabbage (shredded)2 avocados (sliced)2 14 oz cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained)1 tbsp olive oil (OPTIONAL)1 tsp paprika1 tsp ground coriander1...

Nachos with Walnut Chorizo

Nachos with Walnut Chorizo For the walnut chorizo:1 cup walnuts½ tsp kosher salt1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp chili powder½ tsp ground chipotle chili1 tsp dried oregano1 tbsp tomato paste1 tbsp water (and more to...

Szechuan Tofu and Veggies

  Szechuan Tofu and Veggies 16 oz tofu (pressed and cubed)4 tbsp avocado oil (OPTIONAL)1 cup green onions (thinly sliced)8 oz mushrooms (sliced)4 cups red cabbage (shredded)2 cups shredded carrots1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)2 cups asparagussalt (to...

Smoky Black Bean Beet Burger

Smoky Black Bean Beet Burger 3/4 cup cooked quinoa1/2 red onion (minced)1 cup mushrooms (finely chopped)1 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)1 beet (medium, finely grated)1 tsp cumin1/2 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp smoked paprika1/2 cup walnuts (ground)salt (to...

Protein Berry Smoothie

  Protein Berry Smoothie 2 cups mixed frozen fruit2 bananas (frozen)4 tbsp chia seeds1/2 cup hemp seed2 cups unsweetened almond milk2 cups water Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

September Week 2 Menu

The weather is beginning to look more like Fall, so we will be transitioning to autumn flavors! Here's what this week's menu looks like:   Breakfast: Vegan Shakshuka PB & J Overnight Oats Savory Pancakes with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto   Lunch: Rainbow Beet,...

September – week 1 menu

It's the first week of September! We are starting to transition into all the wonderful flavors of harvest season: apples, beets, hardier greens, Brussels sprouts and other delectable veggies! Here is this week's menu: Breakfast: Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Chocolate...